to solicit
01
征求, 请求
to request something, usually in a formal or persistent manner
Transitive: to solicit sb/sth
语法信息
形态构成
简单词
动作动词
规则
现在时
solicit
第三人称单数
solicits
现在分词
soliciting
一般过去时
solicited
过去分词
solicited
例子
The lawyer is currently soliciting information from potential witnesses for the upcoming trial.
律师目前正在为即将到来的审判向潜在证人征求信息。
02
招揽
to engage in the act of propositioning oneself or others for sexual activity, usually in exchange for payment
Intransitive
例子
The police arrested several individuals who were soliciting in the red-light district.
警方逮捕了几名在红灯区招揽的个体。
03
煽动, 教唆
to urge or encourage others to commit unlawful acts or defy authority
Ditransitive: to solicit sb to do sth
例子
The extremist group solicited vulnerable individuals to join their cause and carry out acts of terrorism.
极端主义团体怂恿脆弱个体加入他们的事业并实施恐怖主义行为。
04
征求, 请求
to formally request or appeal for something
Ditransitive: to solicit sb for sth
例子
The startup solicited customers for feedback on its new product design.
这家初创公司征求客户对其新产品设计的反馈。
05
求爱, 追求
to seek someone's affection, typically with romantic intentions
Transitive: to solicit sb
例子
He solicited her with flowers and love letters, hoping to win her heart.
他用鲜花和情书追求她，希望能赢得她的心。
词汇树
solicitor
solicitous
solicit
